Las Vegas Chapter Meeting OSSN members were treated to a great evening, touring the brand new Cromwell hotel, Giada Restaurant and a group ride on the High Roller on July 10. In addition, all members were given a free pass to view the Polaroid museum. During our site of Giada, we were treated to surprise visit by Giada herself, who posed for pictures with our members. Afterwards, we strolled the Linq before boarding on our evening ride aboard the High Roller, the world s highest observation wheel. It was a great evening for all.
In Africa I learned that one can come home to a place one has never been to before - Meeting held July 14 th and hosted by Ntaba African Safaris www.ntabaafrica.com at the Cincinnati OSSN Chapter. Tresa Reed of Alexander & Roberts is holding the sign.
Mesa/Phoenix AZ meeting Date: Wed July 16, 2014 Location: Famous Dave's Restaurant 1011 North Dobson RD Mesa Topic: MSC Speaker: Michele Fiorenza Michele Fiorenza, the AZ Business Development Specialist for the MSC Cruises, did a great training. She told how the company is privately owned & family- operated. "Kids Sail Free," great for families. The MSC Divina will be in Miami Florida until next Spring & then move to Europe. The exclusive MSC Yacht Club (on the MSC Divina, a ship within a ship) featuring luxury suites, butler service, concierge service, complimentary wines & spirits & soft drinks, private dining, private pool, private check- in, private lounge & more. She is a great ship with some great Fall deals & 25% commission for some sailings. Check it out so you do not miss out. For more information, visit http://www.msccruisesagent.com/experience- a- cruise/news/2014/05/22/msc- cruises- and- fincantieri- announce- two- new- builds- plus- one- option- for- 2.1- billion 1-866- 672-0962 www.msccruisesusa.com
OSSN meeting for Southern NJ on 7/16/14 At right, Columba Calicchio, BDM for AMAWaterways and Hema Khan, Director for Southern NJ & Northeast Regional Manager Above, Southern NJ OSSN group Southern NJ OSSN chapter had a great meeting with Columba Calicchio, BDM for AmaWaterways. She went over how AmaWaterways got started and described in depth about all their ships operating on Europe s Danube, Douro, Main, Mosel, Rhine, Rhone and Seine rivers and has expanded to exciting destinations around the globe. She also talked about the river cruise program in Portugal, Russia, Asia and Africa. Everyone enjoyed her presentation and we discussed that OSSN this summer has 2 fams on AmaWaterways.
Southern Illinois 7-17- 14 Chris VanCleve, Paul Hangsleben, Brenda Metzger, Janet Caraker And not pictured Debi Mitchell and Denise Hangsleben enjoyed marketing and product updates.
North Dallas had a great meeting on Thursday evening, at Le Madeleine's in Plano. John Woolcock with Jamaica Tourist Board stopped by to give a sample of new and exciting happenings with Jamaica. John will be hosting the North Dallas's October meeting. The Guest Speaker for the meeting was Debby Estill with Occidental Hotels & Resorts. Debbie walked the group through each product of the Allegro/Occidental/Grand family as well as each property in all their destinations. The meeting was very informative and all the members participated and were engaged. Those in attendance: Becky and Allen Wilson, Cynthia Hayes, Mark and Jessica Richard, Diana Springer, Anne Yang, Ken Kerscher, Carol and Gorden Kelsen, Bonita Lockley, Tracy Fiers, Linda and David Scott, Janet Pool, and Kathy Pool. Dawn Garza leads the North Dallas Chapter.